My current role requires a lot of self-motivation as it is largely autonomous, while colleagues are always on hand to give advice and counsel, the decisions as to how to progress cases or deal with problems are ultimately my call.

The job requires someone who is able to work under pressure, is comfortable with public speaking, is confident, assertive and decisive. These are all skills that can be learned with experience, involvement with organisations in school or university that involve managing workload, organising information and debating would all be useful in developing such skill sets.

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalists interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results, and prefer action to talking and discussing.

This is a four year programme in which students develop the skills necessary to assimilate an understanding of the complex and diverse nature of the subject, as well as more general or specialised skills which will be widely transferable. Students will undertake a critical examination of contrasting perspectives which provide insight into the varied experiences of health and social care. On successful completion students will be able to work independently and identify the need for knowledge acquisition and skill development on an ongoing basis in general health and social care or selected including Disability studies or Ageing and care specialised strands.

D20003 or 5N2705
D20032 or 5N1279
D20163 or 5N2770
D20164 or 5N0758
D20165 or 5N1794
G20001 or 5N0690

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Career Progression

On completion of this programme students will have a wide range of transferable skills applicable to a broad spectrum of areas to include residential childcare, intellectual disability services, respite services, adult services, older people, health promotion, women’s aid and nursing homes. Typical jobs which are current graduates are finding include Social Care Worker, Project Worker, Family Liaison Officer, Healthcare Assistant, Youth worker, Campaigns Officer (Charity sector), Social Care Leader, Support Worker and Relief Support Workers.

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